As one of the leading international research institutions, KASTEL Security Research Labs contributes to the interdisciplinary research of holistic solutions for the security and data protection of complex networked systems. We span the arc from basic research to application research, including timely transfer to business, society, and politics. We explore the quantification of security and privacy. In doing so, we are guided by the unity of research, teaching, and innovation.

KASTEL Security Research Labs “Insight” 2024/2025 Part I and Part II

  • 28. Apr
    2026

    Cybersecurity Innovation Day – Cybersecurity & Privacy meet Big Data

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  • 20. Apr
    2026

    Privacy Symposium in Venice, Italy: April 20-24, 2026

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  • 16. Apr
    2026

    PET-CON 2026, April 16-17

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Mar 27, 2026

Karlsruhe Mayor Gabriele Luczak-Schwarz Invites You to Join “Wir forschen digital”

Karlsruhe’s Mayor for Science, Gabriele Luczak-Schwarz, is calling on people in and around Karlsruhe to sign up for the citizen panel “Wir forschen digital”.

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Mar 18, 2026

Visit of Helmholtz President Martin Keller at KIT

During his stay at KIT on March 11 and 12, the President of the Helmholtz Association, Professor Martin Keller, visited the Research Factory on the East Campus.

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Mar 02, 2026

Insights and Exchange: Winter Colloquium 2026, KASTEL Security Research Labs

On February 25, the 2026 Winter Colloquium of the KASTEL Security Research Labs took place—once again an exceptionally successful evening of scientific exchange.

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  • 28. Apr
    2026

    Cybersecurity Innovation Day – Cybersecurity & Privacy meet Big Data

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  • 20. Apr
    2026

    Privacy Symposium in Venice, Italy: April 20-24, 2026

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  • 16. Apr
    2026

    PET-CON 2026, April 16-17

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It is our ambition not only to conduct research, but also to transfer our knowledge. That is why KASTEL Security Research Labs (SRL) offers diverse programs to deepen the knowledge in the field of IT security for professionals and students.

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Publications: Insights into our Research

The research results at KASTEL Security Research Labs are highlighted by numerous outstanding publications. Get insights into our research work.

Jul 06, 2026
Societal Security

Implementing and Evaluating the Usability of Reliable Voter Complaints in E2E Verifiable Remote Electronic Voting

Hilt, T.; Mack, C.; Matheis, P.; Berens, B.; Länge, T.; Haenni, R.; Koenig, R. E.; Locher, P.; Volkamer, M.
2026. 11th IEEE European Symposium on Security and Privacy (EuroS&P)

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Jun 22, 2026
Software Engineering

Architecture in the Cradle: Early Warning of Architectural Decay with ArchGuard

Liu, H.; Fuchß, D.; Corallo, S.; Hummel, M.; Keim, J.; Hey, T.
2026. 23rd IEEE International Conference on Software Architecture (ICSA 2026), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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Apr 30, 2026
Decentralized Systems

Automated Market Makers in Cryptoeconomic Systems: A Taxonomy and Archetypes

Kirste, D.; Kannengießer, N.; Lamberty, R.; Sunyaev, A.
2026. ACM Computing Surveys, 58 (5), 1–37.

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